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Opioid misuse, cocaine use higher among construction, extraction workers: study

New York — Written drug policies and programs are strongly needed in the construction and extraction industries, researchers from New York University are saying after their study revealed that workers in these industries are more likely than those in other industries to misuse prescription opioids and use cocaine.

Downward trend stalls as nonfatal injury and illness rate in private sector unchanged: BLS

Washington — The nonfatal injury and illness rate for private-sector U.S. employees remained steady in 2018, halting a trend of consistent decline, while the rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work climbed slightly, according to annual data released Nov. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

DOL OIG publishes list of planned audits for OSHA, MSHA

Washington — OSHA’s complaint inspections, Severe Violator Enforcement Program activities, Whistleblower Protection Programs and administration of rules are all intended to undergo evaluation this year by the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.

This Month in Safety+Health

Salary Survey 2019

The results of Safety+Health's 2019 Salary Survey are in, including data broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up?

First aid kit requirements

Although OSHA's Medical Services and First Aid Standard states that "adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available," the agency doesn't provide a list of required items. Safety+Health reached out to several experts with questions to help workplaces get in compliance.

Six tips for starting a safety committee

Workplace safety committees don't just help identify hazards – they also serve as a launching pad for new initiatives. "Maybe you're not the decision-maker, but you might have a great idea, and you might be able to bring it to the table," one expert says.

A look back at the 2019 NSC Congress & Expo

A recap of the biggest news out of the National Safety Council 2019 Congress & Expo, which took place Sept. 6-12 in San Diego.

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